Engineering Leader – Performance Software (UK)

Performance Software Corporation; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Software Corporation in Cardiff seeks an Engineering Leader to enhance programme execution and team performance. This critical role demands expertise in managing engineering talent while driving business growth in safety-critical environments.

The ideal candidate will have a robust background in aerospace or defence, complemented by strong programme management skills and a focus on customer engagement. A competitive salary of £60,000 - £100,000 DOE is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defence, or safety‑critical environments.
• Strong background in programme/project management (FP and/or T&M).
• Technical foundation in software, systems, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering talent.
• Own delivery of engineering programmes (schedule, cost, quality).
• Build strong customer relationships and gather insights.

Skills

Leading engineering teams

Programme/project management

Strong communication skills

Business development support

Job description

About Performance Software

Performance Software is a trusted provider of safety‑critical software and engineering services supporting the aerospace, defense, and mission‑critical industries. We partner with leading customers to deliver high‑quality solutions across complex engineering programmes, with a focus on technical excellence, customer success, and building strong, long‑term relationships.

Role Overview

We’re seeking an Engineering Leader to drive programme execution, team performance, and customer engagement within our UK operations. This role sits at the intersection of leadership, delivery, and business growth—responsible for building high‑performing teams, managing technical programmes, and identifying new opportunities with key customers.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering talent
• Foster strong team culture and engagement
• Align work with individual strengths and optimise utilisation

Programme Execution

• Own delivery of engineering programmes (schedule, cost, quality)
• Develop and manage plans, metrics, and customer reporting
• Lead regular customer and internal programme reviews li>
• Identify and mitigate risks, scope changes and technical issues

Customer & Business Growth

• Build strong customer relationships and gather insights
• Identify new opportunities and support proposal development
• Partner with account leadership on strategy and execution

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defence, or safety‑critical environments
• Strong background in programme/project management (FP and/or T&M)
• Technical foundation in software, systems, or related discipline
• Customer‑facing experience with strong communication skills
• Experience with estimates, proposals and business development support
• Comfortable balancing leadership, technical, and commercial responsibilities

Pay Range: £60,000 - £100,000 DOE

About Performance

Performance Software is engaged in the design of real‑time embedded software and hardware. This includes avionics and space‑exploration applications such as synthetic vision cockpit displays, flight management system guidance and navigation, platforms, submarine control panels and datalink applications. Our customers are both commercial and defence‑related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years.

Why Performance?

Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organisations, we fully embrace a culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employees, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organisation, flexibility and work‑life balance.

To learn more about Performance Software: https://www.psware.com/careers/

Performance Software is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programmes and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.